In contrast with common belief, a new study has concluded that neither the duration nor severity of diabetes is associated with increased fasting gastric volumes.
“Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is a devastating complication that causes significant morbidity and mortality, contributing to 9% of anesthesia-related deaths,” Omer Bakal, MD, a research fellow in the Department of Outcomes Research at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, said.
“Although preoperative fasting